The Ethics Education Fellowship is a unique collaborative effort to promote Ethics Education to contribute to global citizenship and building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
The Convening of Champions in Abu Dhabi is a milestone in the Ethics Education Fellowship collaboration and an opportunity to amplify its importance and the gains made so far. It provided a platform to reflect on the critical role Ethics Education plays in the current context and how it can contribute to building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
The Convening of Champions Report is Available!
The “Convening of Champions” included technical discussions, collaborative planning, and a high-level segment featuring key stakeholders and educational leaders from various countries.
During the event, participants shared insights, discussed challenges, and
developed strategies to scale and sustain Ethics Education programs. Notable speakers emphasized the transformative power of education in nurturing positive relationships and promoting peaceful coexistence. The event concluded with commitments from participating nations to continue investing in and prioritizing Ethics Education within their educational policies and curricula.
Convening of Champions - High Level Segment
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In this event, we reflected on the importance of ethics education, and its contribution to fostering social cohesion, promoting human fraternity, and empowering children and young people to make a difference in their societies.
This event provided a space to share challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to transform education, as well as commitments to strengthen national teacher training, policies, and investment in ethics education programs.
Welcome Remarks
09.30 – 10.00 (UAE Time)
Ethics Education Fellowship: Insights from the Implementation
10.20 – 10.40 (UAE Time)
Panel Discussion: Ethics Education - Catalyzing Transformative Learning
11.15 – 12.45 (UAE Time)
Country Leadership and Commitments
12.45 – 13.15 (UAE Time)
Closing ceremony: Awards and Announcement of Second Phase
13.30 – 13.45 (UAE Time)
Prayers from Religious Leaders
13.45 – 14.00 (UAE Time)
The Ethics Education Fellowship was launched in 2022 by:
Arigatou International together with the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, the Muslim Council of Elders, Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, and UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, with the engagement of the Ministries of Education of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Seychelles, and the support of the respective UNESCO National Commissions.